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2026年春期高二年级期中考试 英语学科 考试范围：选修四 考试时间：120分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共五道题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 1. When will the two speakers meet? A. At 6:30 p.m. B. At 7:00 p.m. C. At 7:30 p.m. 2. Why does Tom want to acquire knowledge about laws? A. He wants to be a lawyer. B. He wants to protect himself. C. He wants to be an honest person. 3. Where will the man be on March 25th? A. In Saudi Arab. B. In Australia. C. In China. 4. How does the man sound? A. Fascinated. B. Disappointed. C. Surprised. 5. Which school subject is the girl improving in? A. Biology. B. Music. C. Geography. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题 6. What kind of influencers does the woman like? A. Fitness. B. Beauty. C. Travel. 7. What attitude does the man have towards the influencer economy? A. Opposed. B. Watchful. C. Welcoming. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Parent and child. C. Classmates. 9. What does the woman suggest regarding personal statements? A. Getting help from others. B. Showing special personality. C. Hiding test grades. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What leads to Tom's depression? A. Too much study. B. Long-term loneliness. C. Lack of exercise. 11. Why does Tom reject the idea of taking a weekend getaway? A. He has n0 wish for it. B. He is too busy to do it. C. He doesn't like climbing mountains. 12. Which suggestion of Mary's does Tom think workable? A. Jogging every day. B. Doing some stretches. C. Sharing feelings with others. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以以下小题。 13. Where does this conversation take place? A. In a school. B. On the phone. C. At the dentist's. 14. What is Raul now? A. An assistant teacher. B. An advertiser. C. An assistant dentist. 15. What do we know about Raul's first examination? A. Disappointing. B. Satisfactory. C. Acceptable. 16. Why did Raul make a rule to ask questions every lesson? A. To improve his study. B. To please his teacher. C. To discuss with classmates. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What dd the speaker concentrate on in her early life? A. Her career. B. Her illness. C. Her dogs. 18. When did the speaker start raising dogs? A. In her childhood. B. In her late 20s. C. In her late 30s. 19. What do we know about Junior and Thor? A. They are the speaker's sons. B. They are the speaker's dogs. C. They are the speaker's assistants. 20. Why does the speaker make the speech? A. To introduce her rescued dogs. B. To introduce the animal shelter. C. To share her volunteering experience. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从媒体所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Application Requirements for LSU To apply for admission to Louisiana State University (LSU), you’ll need to consider the following requirements: ● Academic Record: ◯A high school GPA of at least 3.0 based on 19 core units. If you have a 3.77GPA or above, you have a very good chance of being admitted. ◯LSU considers your academic performance in high school and who you are as a student, not only inside but also outside the classroom. ◯LSU is a test-optional institution, which means you can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). Test Scores: ◯If you decide to submit test scores, the minimum requirements are: SAT: At least 1030 (with at least 450 in critical reading and 460 in math). ACT: At least 23. ● Application Submission: ◯Use the Common Application for first-year applicants. It serves as both the application for admission and the application for all merit-based scholarships offered by LSU. ◯If you’re interested in the Ogden Honors College, this application also serves as your Ogden Honors College application. ◯Create an account as a First-Year Student on the Common App. ◯Search for “Louisiana State University” and add LSU to your colleges. ◯Complete all sections under the Common App and LSU tabs. ◯Once everything is complete, submit your application. ◯The application fee is $50. ●Additional Considerations: ◯While not required, you may choose to submit letters of recommendation from your teachers. ◯If you’re an international applicant, TOEFL score is preferred. 1. What is the key factor that affects admission to LSU? A. High school GPA. B. Critical Reading and math ability. C. Standardized test scores. D. Participation points in the classroom. 2. What must be offered during the admission application process? A. The application fee. B. The TOEFL test score. C. Three different applications. D. A teacher’s recommendation letter. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A test introduction. B. An admission guide. C. An application letter. D. A freshman handbook. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，说明和介绍申请路易斯安那州立大学（LSU）的入学要求和申请流程。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。由Academic Record部分中的“A high school GPA of at least 3.0 based on 19 core units. If you have a 3.77GPA or above, you have a very good chance of being admitted.(基于19个核心单元，高中平均成绩至少为3.0。如果你的平均成绩为3.77分或以上，你很有可能被录取。)”可知，影响路易斯安那州立大学录取的关键因素是选项A.High school GPA(高中平均成绩)。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由“Application Submission”的最后一项“The application fee is $50.(申请费为50美元。)”可知，在入学申请过程中必须提供的是选项A(申请费)。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。由文章标题“Application Requirements for LSU(路易斯安那州立大学（LSU）)的申请要求”以及第一段“To apply for admission to Louisiana State University (LSU), you’ll need to consider the following requirements:(申请路易斯安那州立大学（LSU）的录取，您需要考虑以下要求)”可知，文章描述的是申请易斯安那州立大学的要求，属于申请指南，选项B符合。故选B项。 B On the morning of April 11, a 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle (红海龟) named Jorge dove into the Atlantic Ocean — his first swim in open water in over 40 years. After decades in a shallow aquarium tank (水族箱) in Mendoza, Argentina, Jorge was finally returning to his natural home in Brazil. Mariela Dassis, a researcher at the National University of Mar del Plata, was in charge of his satellite monitoring. She was overseeing the final stage of a careful three-year re-education and release project to prepare Jorge, rescued as a young injured turtle in 1984, for life back in the wild. Jorge holds the record for the longest time spent in captivity (圈养) of any sea turtle in the world. The first night, Dassis barely slept, waiting for Jorge to send out a signal. Now, more than 70 days into his oceanic voyage, she feels calmer because Jorge has already traveled over 1,700 miles and has less than 760 miles left to reach his destination. Jorge was accidentally caught in fishing nets in 1984. For decades, he lived on hard-boiled eggs and beef in calm water and his natural survival instincts (本能) faded, leaving him unfamiliar with hunting live food or reacting to ocean currents. Following the launch of his release project in 2021, researchers began a three-year re-education plan to restore Jorge’s lost survival instincts, starting with re-adapting him to saltwater. Then Jorge boarded the plane and flew to Mar del Plata, where a more comfortable pool awaited him, filled with seawater and kept at a controlled temperature. Throughout the process, Jorge’s diet also changed: Hard-boiled eggs and beef were replaced with live food, which the turtle had to hunt. The researchers even created currents in the pool that Jorge got used to. When Jorge was ready, scientists attached a satellite tracker to his shell and released him into the ocean. Jorge’s journey proves that even after many years in captivity, wild animals can remember their natural instincts. Scientists hope Jorge will help them learn more about how sea turtles live and migrate (迁徙). 4. What was Mariela Dassis’s duty in the project? A. She treated Jorge’s injuries. B. She built an aquarium tank for Jorge. C. She monitored Jorge’s satellite signals. D. She trained Jorge to swim long distances. 5. How did Mariela Dassis feel on the night of April 11? A. Stressful. B. Tired. C. Relieved. D. Confident. 6. What did the researchers’ three-year re-education plan for Jorge begin with? A. Creating currents in the pool. B. Switching his diet to live food. C. Getting him used to saltwater again. D. Adding other animals into the pool. 7. What would be the best title for the text? A. A study on sea turtles’ migration B. A sea turtle’s long journey home C. How to train sea turtles in the wild D. How to prevent sea turtles from being hunted 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】文章报道了一只被圈养超过40年的红海龟Jorge，通过科学家为期三年的再教育计划恢复野外生存能力后，被放归大西洋并成功踏上返回巴西家园的旅程。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Mariela Dassis, a researcher at the National University of Mar del Plata, was in charge of his satellite monitoring.(马德普拉塔国立大学的研究员Mariela Dassis负责他的卫星监测。)”可知，Dassis在项目中负责监测Jorge的卫星信号。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The first night, Dassis barely slept, waiting for Jorge to send out a signal. (第一天晚上，Dassis几乎一夜未眠，一直在等待Jorge发出信号。)”可知，4月11日晚上，Dassis因焦急等待Jorge的信号而一夜未眠，表明她感到紧张。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Following the launch of his release project in 2021, researchers began a three-year re-education plan to restore Jorge’s lost survival instincts, starting with re-adapting him to saltwater.(在2021年推出其放归计划后，研究人员随即启动了一项为期三年的再教育计划，旨在恢复Jorge丧失的生存本能，首先就是让他重新适应盐水。)”可知，研究人员的三年再教育计划始于让他重新适应盐水。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“On the morning of April 11, a 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle (红海龟) named Jorge dove into the Atlantic Ocean — his first swim in open water in over 40 years. After decades in a shallow aquarium tank (水族箱) in Mendoza, Argentina, Jorge was finally returning to his natural home in Brazil. (4月11日上午，一只重达220磅的红海龟Jorge跃入了大西洋——这是它近40年来首次在开阔水域中游动。Jorge在阿根廷门多萨的一座浅水水族箱里生活了数十年，如今终于回到了巴西的自然栖息地。)”可知，文章围绕一只长期被圈养的红海龟Jorge展开，它通过再教育计划恢复本能，最终被放归海洋并踏上返回巴西自然家园的旅程。因此，“海龟漫长的归家之旅”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。 C Does your soul die a little every time you throw away unused food? Mine does. Maybe that feeling comes from growing up in South Africa, where the phrase “there are children starving in Africa” was more of an uncomfortable reminder of fact than a prayer at dinner time. Food waste is a growing concern in the restaurant, supermarket, and supply chain industries. From technological solutions to educational campaigns, food producers and sellers are looking for ways to use more of what we’re already growing. But last month, one popular New York City restaurant tried a different way: It changed its menu to exclusively (专门) offer food that would otherwise be thrown away. For two weeks in March, Greenwich Village’s Blue Hill restaurant was renamed wastED, and served items like fried skate cartilage, a juice pulp burger, and a dumpster diver’s vegetable salad. Each dish was tailor-made to raise awareness regarding food waste. A study by the Food Waste Alliance determined that the average restaurant generates 33 pounds of food waste for every $1,000 in revenue (收入), and of that waste only 15.7% is donated or recycled. Up to 84.3% is simply thrown out. Restaurants like Silo in the UK have experimented with zero-waste systems, but wastED took the concept to its logical conclusion. It should be noted that none of the items on wastED’s menu was technically made from garbage. Instead, all the ingredients (配料) used were examples of meat cuts and produce that most restaurants would never consider serving. Things like kale ribs, fish collars, rejected sweet potatoes, and cucumber butts were all re-appropriated and, with the help of a number of good chefs, turned into excellent cuisine. Though wastED received enthusiastic reviews, it was designed from the start as a short-lived experiment; Blue Hill has since returned to its regular menu. Nevertheless, it serves as a reminder that there are many ways to address problems of sustainability, and that you can make an amazing meal out of almost anything. 8. What can be inferred about the author’s early life? A. He witnessed food shortage. B. He enjoyed the local cuisine. C. He donated food to Africans. D. He helped to cook at home. 9. Why did Blue Hill carry out the experiment? A. To customize dishes for guests. B. To make the public aware of food waste. C. To test a food processing method. D. To improve the UK’s zero-waste systems. 10. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. Why the ingredients were used. B. Which dishes were best liked. C. What the dishes were made of. D. Where the ingredients were bought. 11. What can we learn about wastED? A. It has ended as planned. B. It is creating new jobs. C. It has regained popularity. D. It is criticized by top chefs. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了食物浪费问题，并以纽约一家餐厅的短期实验项目“wastED”为例，该餐厅通过创意改造本该被丢弃的食材制作菜品，以此提高人们对可持续饮食的关注。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“Maybe that feeling comes from growing up in South Africa where the phrase “there are children starving in Africa” was more of an uncomfortable reminder of fact than a prayer at dinner time. (这种感觉或许源于在南非的成长经历 —— 在那里，“非洲还有孩子在挨饿” 这句话与其说是晚餐时的祈祷，不如说是对现实令人不安的提醒)” 可知，作者在南非长大，那里有孩子挨饿是事实，由此可推断作者早年目睹了食物短缺的情况。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Each dish was tailor-made to raise awareness regarding food waste. (每道菜都是量身定制的，以提高人们对食物浪费的认识)”可知，Blue Hill餐厅进行这个实验，将菜单改为只提供原本会被扔掉的食物，是为了提高公众对食物浪费的认识。故选B。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第五段“It should be noted that none of the items on wastED’s menu was technically made from garbage. Instead, all the ingredients (配料) used were examples of meat cuts and produce that most restaurants would never consider serving. Things like kale ribs, fish collars, rejected sweet potatoes, and cucumber butts were all re-appropriated and, with the help of a number of good chefs, turned into excellent cuisine. (值得注意的是，从技术上讲，wastED的菜单上没有一项是由垃圾制成的。相反，所有使用的食材都是大多数餐馆永远不会考虑供应的肉类部位和农产品。羽衣甘蓝茎、鱼颈肉、被挑拣的红薯和黄瓜蒂等东西都被重新利用，在许多优秀厨师的助力下，变成了美味的菜肴)”可知，本段主要介绍了wastED菜单上的菜品所用的配料，如羽衣甘蓝茎、鱼颈肉、被挑拣的红薯和黄瓜蒂等，所以本段主要讲的是这些菜肴是由什么做成的。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“Though wastED received enthusiastic reviews, it was designed from the start as a short-lived experiment; Blue Hill has since returned to its regular menu. (尽管 wastED 餐厅收获了热烈的评价，但它从一开始就被设计为短期实验项目；此后，Blue Hill 餐厅已回归常规菜单)”可知，wastED从一开始就被设计为短期实验，现在餐厅已恢复常规菜单，从而推断，实验项目“wastED”已经按计划结束了。故选A。 D Britany Kasjak knew something was off with her body when she suddenly felt tired and noticed her hair was thinning. Kasjak, a Toronto-based health content creator, said she believes the changes were caused by how her body was responding to the daily matcha (抹茶) drinks she began having with meals. Matcha has seen a global increase in popularity in the last few years, making it a popular choice among Gen Z, health and wellness influencers, and celebrities for its potential health benefits, taste, and distinctive green colour. Although rich in antioxidants (抗氧化剂), experts say matcha could block the body’s iron absorption and possibly cause health problems in those with pre-existing iron-related conditions. Matcha contains tannins — a substance found naturally in numerous plant-based foods, that can block iron absorption in our bodies. There are two types of iron-non-heme (非血红素) iron found in plant-based foods and heme iron from animal sources. Tannins can temporarily (暂时) block iron absorption by combining with non-heme iron, forming substances that aren’t easily absorbed in the body and are instead passed out of the body, said Sarah Martel, a registered dietitian at University Health Network. Non-heme iron is already harder to absorb in our bodies compared to animal-source iron, said Jennifer Lee, assistant professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, adding that this could be troubling for vegetarians and vegans whose main source of iron is plant-based foods. Experts recommend matcha-lovers to drink the tea at least one hour before or after meals and/or taking iron supplements (补充剂). Keeping your matcha intake to no more than one cup per day can be a good tip for those more likely to be low in iron, said Martel. Those who want to enjoy matcha every day should aim to eat enough iron from a mix of plant and animal sources, including leafy greens, seeds, and tofu, she said, adding that pairing vitamin C-rich foods with iron-rich meals can boost iron absorption. 12. What can we learn about Kasjak? A. She loved matcha for its appealing colour. B. She suffered from matcha-related health issues. C. She shared the health benefits of matcha online. D. She consumed matcha to achieve weight-loss goals. 13. What did Martel say about tannins in paragraph 4? A. They enhance the breakdown of matcha. B. They can be found in animal-based foods. C. They contribute to matcha’s distinctive flavour. D. They can block the absorption of non-heme iron. 14. What is Martel’s suggestion for those more likely to be low in iron? A. Consuming more plant-based foods. B. Avoiding taking vitamin C with matcha. C. Drinking at most one cup of matcha every day. D. Taking iron supplements one hour before meals. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Can matcha affect your iron levels? B. How to safely enjoy your daily cup of matcha? C. What is driving the popularity of iron supplements? D. How matcha is changing our relationship with food? 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了抹茶可能影响铁吸收以及专家给出的相关建议。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Britany Kasjak knew something was off with her body when she suddenly felt tired and noticed her hair was thinning. Kasjak, a Toronto-based health content creator, said she believes the changes were caused by how her body was responding to the daily matcha (抹茶) drinks she began having with meals. (布里塔尼·卡斯贾克突然感到疲倦，并注意到自己的头发变稀疏，她意识到自己的身体出了问题。卡斯贾克是多伦多的一名健康内容创作者，她说她认为这些变化是由她开始随餐饮用的每日抹茶饮料引起的身体反应导致的。)”可知，卡斯贾克遭受了与抹茶相关的健康问题。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Tannins can temporarily (暂时) block iron absorption by combining with non-heme iron, forming substances that aren’t easily absorbed in the body and are instead passed out of the body, said Sarah Martel, a registered dietitian at University Health Network.(大学健康网络的注册营养师莎拉·马特尔说，单宁可以与非血红素铁结合，暂时阻止铁的吸收，形成不易被人体吸收的物质，而是排出体外。)”可知，马特尔说单宁可以阻止非血红素铁的吸收。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Keeping your matcha intake to no more than one cup per day can be a good tip for those more likely to be low in iron, said Martel. (马特尔说，对于那些更容易缺铁的人来说，每天抹茶的摄入量不超过一杯是个不错的建议。)”可知，马特尔建议那些更容易缺铁的人每天最多喝一杯抹茶。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Although rich in antioxidants (抗氧化剂), experts say matcha could block the body’s iron absorption and possibly cause health problems in those with pre-existing iron-related conditions.(抹茶虽富含抗氧化剂，但专家表示它会阻碍人体铁吸收，可能给有铁代谢相关基础疾病的人带来健康隐患)”以及文章内容可知，本文围绕抹茶可能影响铁吸收展开，先通过卡斯贾克的例子引出话题，接着介绍抹茶中的单宁会阻止非血红素铁吸收，最后给出专家建议，所以“Can matcha affect your iron levels? (抹茶会影响你的铁水平吗？)”最适合作为文章标题。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When you were at school, were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate? It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren't interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. ___16___ But understanding how to do it, and knowing what is distracting you, can help. Scientists have looked at what makes us delay and found a number of ways to help us stay in the zone. ___17___ Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is the best for concentration, or a gentle background music is great! It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removes a major distraction and helps us focus on the task at hand. ___18___ Scientists are increasingly interested in our ability to settle down and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate. An article for BBC Future by Caroline Williams says, “Attention researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.” So, keeping your mind busy might be the answer. ___19___ These include making a list or timetable of the tasks you have to do, finding a workspace where you're not attracted by other things, or chewing some gum! It's possible that the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted. But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn't all bad. “If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we'd miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. ___20___ ” A. Distraction is vital for survival. B. Daydreaming can sometimes boost creativity. C. Listening to energetic music aids in concentration. D. One of the most obvious things is removing noise. E. Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life. F. There are more practical tips on keeping your mind focused. G. Another possible cure for a short attention duration is brain training. 【答案】16. E 17. D 18. G 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了人们在生活和工作中总是会分心，科学家分析出导致分心的原因，并且找到了一些帮助人们保持专注力的方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren't interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about.”（如果你对你正在学习的东西不感兴趣，或者你有更好的事情要想，你很容易走神。）可知，在工作和学习中，人们很容易走神；再根据下文“But understanding how to do it, and knowing what is distracting you, can help. ”（但是了解如何去做，知道是什么让你分心，会有所帮助。）可知，But表转折，说明只要找出分心的原因，明白该怎么做，就会对你集中注意力有帮助，这里的it就是指代选项中的Staying focused。因此E. Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life.（在成年人的生活中，保持专注仍然是一个挑战。）起着承上启下的作用，符合语境。故选E项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Scientists have looked at what makes us delay and found a number of ways to help us stay in the zone.”（科学家们研究了导致我们延迟的原因，并找到了一些帮助我们保持状态的方法。）可知，科学家找到了一些方法让我们保持专注；再根据下文“Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is the best for concentration, or a gentle background music is great! It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removes a major distraction and helps us focus on the task at hand. ”（《科学焦点》杂志的研究发现，安静最有利于集中注意力，或者轻柔的背景音乐也很棒！研究还发现，关闭手机上的通知，或者完全关闭它，可以消除一个主要的干扰，帮助我们专注于手头的任务。）可知，这里具体阐述了安静最有利于集中注意力。因此D .One of the most obvious things is removing noise.（最明显的一件事就是去除噪音。）起着承上启下的作用，符合语境。故选D项。 【18题详解】 根据下文“Scientists are increasingly interested in our ability to settle down and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate.”（科学家们对我们安定下来的能力越来越感兴趣，并研究了我们可以改变大脑内部的什么来让我们集中注意力。）；以及下文“Attention researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.”（伦敦大学学院专注力研究员Nilli Lavie发现让一项任务在视觉上要求更高，需要更多的处理能力，让大脑没有任何东西可以处理分心的事情。）可知，让大脑忙碌起来是保持专注力的一种方法。因此G. Another possible cure for a short attention duration is brain training.（另一种治疗注意力持续时间短的方法是大脑训练。）引出下文，符合语境。故选G项。 【19题详解】 根据下文“These include making a list or timetable of the tasks you have to do, finding a workspace where you're not attracted by other things, or chewing some gum!”（这些方法包括列出你必须完成的任务的清单或时间表，找一个你不会被其他事情吸引的工作空间，或者嚼口香糖！）可知，这些都是举例来帮助你保持专注力的方法。因此F. There are more practical tips on keeping your mind focused.（关于保持注意力集中还有更多实用的建议。）起着总领本段落的作用，引领下文，符合语境。故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn't all bad. “If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we'd miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment.”（但根据《科学焦点》杂志的说法，分心并不全是坏事。“如果我们总是如此专注，从不分心，我们就会错过环境中的潜在变化，比如威胁。）可知，如果在生活中太专注了，就不会注意到身边潜在的威胁，有可能会危及生命。因此A. Distraction is vital for survival.（分心对生存至关重要。）起着总结作用，符合语境。故选A项。 第三部分 语言应用（共两部分；每小题一分，共15分） 第一节 完形填空（共15分） In Jefferson Elementary School, the students went wild with excitement on hearing the announcement of the upcoming science exhibition. Among the ___21___ participants was Kevin, a promising young scientist with a passion for ___22___. Kevin planned to create a volcano model for the exhibition, complete with a（n）___23___ display using baking soda (小苏打)and vinegar (醋). He was busy with his project when he noticed Mia, a new comer to the school, ___24___ to cope with the complexities of the science exhibition. Instead of being ___25___, Kevin decided to extend a helping hand and invited Mia to ___26___ him. Their working together became a lively ___27___ of ideas and creativity. Kevin patiently explained the scientific method, ___28___ his knowledge with Mia, who, in turn, put forward new thoughts. They ___29___ searched for materials, exploring science by trial and error. Time flying, their joint project, an eye-opening solar-powered model, was ____30____. On the science exhibition day, the school gym was full of scientific wonders. When Kevin and Mia confidently introduced their project and skillfully ____31____ the awesome sight of volcanic eruption, the judges were deeply impressed and awarded them a special ____32____ for teamwork. Kevin’s decision to ____33____ to Mia not only made the fair memorable for them but generated positive energy among the students, who realized that ____34____, as well as kindness, is truly a ____35____ in supporting one another in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. 21. A. eager B. hesitant C. curious D. daring 22. A. adventures B. experiments C. biology D. theory 23. A. exploring B. shooting C. erupting D. burning 24. A. managing B. demanding C. offering D. struggling 25. A. easy-going B. hard-working C. self-absorbed D. well-intended 26. A. instruct B. join C. accompany D. replace 27. A. challenge B. change C. race D. exchange 28. A. acquiring B. doubting C. checking D. sharing 29. A. tirelessly B. leisurely C. randomly D. aimlessly 30. A. located B. planned C. born D. initiated 31. A. demonstrated B. filmed C. designed D. analyzed 32. A. degree B. permit C. recognition D. contract 33. A. look up B. give in C. get through D. reach out 34. A. cooperation B. discipline C. dignity D. competition 35. A. signal B. must C. subject D. destination 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了亚历克斯的年轻人和米娅合作完成一个火山模型的过程和获得认可后的感受。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：渴望的参与者中有一位名叫亚历克斯的年轻科学家，他对实验充满热情，前途无量。A. eager渴望的 ；B. hesitant犹豫不决的；C. curious好奇的；D.daring大胆的。根据前文的“In Lincoln Elementary School, the students went wild with excitement on hearing the announcement of the upcoming science fair.”可知，当学生们听到即将到来的科学博览会的消息时，兴奋得发疯，所以大家渴望参与。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：热心的参与者中有一位名叫亚历克斯的年轻科学家，他对实验充满热情，前途无量。A.adventures冒险；B. experiments实验；C. biology生物学；D. theory理论。根据后文的“Alex envisioned creating a volcano model for the fair, complete with a(n) 3 display using baking soda (小苏打) and vinegar (醋).”可知，亚历克斯设想为博览会制作一个火山模型，对实验充满热情。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：亚历克斯设想为博览会制作一个火山模型，用小苏打和醋来完成火山喷发的展示。A. exploring探索；B.shooting射击；C. erupting喷发；D. burning燃烧。根据前文的“Alex envisioned creating a volcano model for the fair”可知，亚历克斯设想为博览会制作一个火山模型，即完成火山喷发的展示。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：正当他忙于自己的项目时，他注意到学校新来的米娅正在努力解决科学展览的复杂问题。A. managing管理；B. demanding要求；C. offering提供；D.struggling努力。根据后文的“to resolve the complexities of the science fair”可知，米娅正在努力解决科学展览的复杂问题。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：亚历克斯没有只顾自己，而是决定伸出援助之手，邀请米娅加入他的行列。A. easy-going随和的；B. hard-working勤奋的；C.self-absorbed只顾自己的，自我专注的；D. well-intended用意良好的。根据后文的“Alex decided to extend a helping hand and invited Mia to 6 him.”可知，亚历克斯决定伸出援助之手，邀请米娅加入他的行列，所以亚历克斯没有只顾自己。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：亚历克斯没有只顾自己，而是决定伸出援助之手，邀请米娅加入他的行列。A. instruct指导；B. join加入；C. accompany陪伴；D. replace更换。根据后文的“Their working together became a lively 7 of ideas and creativity.”可知，他们的合作成为了思想和创造力的活跃交流，可推知亚历克斯邀请米娅加入他的行列。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的合作成为了思想和创造力的活跃交流。A. challenge挑战；B.change改变；C. race快速转动；D. exchange交流。根据后文的“of ideas and creativity. Alex patiently explained the scientific method, 8 his knowledge with Mia, who, in turn, put forward new thoughts.”可知，亚历克斯耐心地解释科学方法，并与米娅分享他的知识，而米娅则提出了新的想法。二人的合作成为了思想和创造力的活跃交流。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：亚历克斯耐心地解释科学方法，并与米娅分享他的知识，而米娅则提出了新的想法。A.acquiring获取 ；B. doubting怀疑；C. checking检查；D. sharing分享。根据前文“Alex patiently explained the scientific method”和后文的“his knowledge with Mia, who, in turn, put forward new thoughts”可知，亚历克斯耐心地解释科学方法，并与米娅分享他的知识。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们不知疲倦地寻找材料，通过反复试验来探索科学。A.tirelessly不知疲倦地；B.leisurely悠闲地；C. randomly随机；D. aimlessly漫无目的地。根据前文的“searched for materials, exploring science by trial and error”可知，二人非常努力，反复试验来探索科学，不知疲倦地寻找材料。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：时光飞逝，他们的合作项目——一个令人大开眼界的太阳能模型——诞生了。A. located定位；B. planned计划；C. born出生，诞生；D. initiated发起。根据前文的“Alex envisioned creating a volcano model for the fair”和“Time flying, their joint project, an eye-opening solar-powered model”可知，亚历克斯设想为博览会制作一个火山模型，经过二人的努力，一个令人大开眼界的太阳能模型诞生了。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Alex和Mia自信地介绍了他们的项目，并熟练地展示了令人敬畏的火山喷发景象时，评委们留下了深刻的印象，并对他们的团队合作给予了特别的认可。A. demonstrated演示，展示；B. filmed拍摄；C. designed设计；D.analyzed分析。根据后文的“the awe-inspiring sight of volcanic eruption”可知，他们熟练地展示了令人敬畏的火山喷发景象。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当Alex和Mia自信地介绍了他们的项目，并熟练地展示了令人敬畏的火山喷发景象时，评委们留下了深刻的印象，并对他们的团队合作给予了特别的认可。A.degree程度；B.permit允许；C.recognition认可 ；D.contract合同。根据前文的“the judges were deeply impressed and awarded them a special”可知，他们给评委们留下了深刻的印象，获得了特别的认可。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：亚历克斯向米娅伸出援手的决定不仅让他们难忘，而且在学生中产生了正能量，他们意识到，在追求科学知识的过程中，合作和善良是相互支持的必要条件。A. look up查找；B. give in屈服；C. get through通过；D.reach out伸出手。根据前文的“Alex decided to extend a helping hand”和后文“to Mia”可知，亚历克斯向米娅伸出援手。reach out to sb.“向某人伸出援手”。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：亚历克斯向米娅伸出援手的决定不仅让他们难忘，而且在学生中产生了正能量，他们意识到，在追求科学知识的过程中，合作和善良是相互支持的必要条件。A. cooperation合作；B. discipline纪律；C.dignity尊严 ；D.competition比赛。根据前文的“Alex patiently explained the scientific method, 8 his knowledge with Mia, who, in turn, put forward new thoughts.”和后文“as well as kindness, is truly a 15 in supporting one another in the pursuit of scientific knowledge.”可知，二人合作完成了该模型制作，所以他们意识到，在追求科学知识的过程中，合作和善良是相互支持的必要条件。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：亚历克斯向米娅伸出援手的决定不仅让他们难忘，而且在学生中产生了正能量，他们意识到，在追求科学知识的过程中，合作和善良是相互支持的必要条件。A. signal信号；B. must必要条件；C. subject主题；D. destination目的地。根据前文的“who realized that 14 , as well as kindness”和“in supporting one another in the pursuit of scientific knowledge”可知，二人合作完成了该模型制作，所以他们意识到合作和善良是相互支持的必要条件，是在追求科学知识的过程中必不可少的。故选B项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Patriotism (爱国主义) can be shown not only in the years of war but also in the years of peace. In today's era, our country still needs patriotism ____36____ (realize) the Chinese Dream. The well-known figures of patriotism we are familiar with ____37____ (be) the late scientists Huang Danian and Deng Jiaxian. Patriotism had been rooted deeply in their bones, for they fulfilled their dreams of rejuvenating (复兴) the Chinese nation with exceptional achievements. The ____38____ (strategy) geophysicist Huang Danian, with his particular expertise in deep earth exploration technology, has helped China take ____39____ lead in a number of technical fields, whether under the earth's crust (地壳) ____40____ in the high sky. The nuclear physicist Deng Jiaxian, one of the founding fathers of the "Two Bombs and One Satellite" project, made ____41____ (pioneer) contributions to China's cause of national defense. Up to now, their patriotic deeds and deep affection for the motherland ____42____ (make) them role models, especially for the young. Both Huang and Deng are heroes of our time, ____43____ tremendous contributions originate from their hard work and patriotic feelings. With the passion ____44____ (pass) down to us, we should resolutely follow the path paved by them and draw inspiration _____45_____ their noble spirit, shouldering the mission of realizing national rejuvenation. 【答案】36. to realize 37. are 38. strategic 39. the 40. or 41. pioneering 42. have made 43. whose 44. passed 45. from 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了爱国主义在和平年代同样重要，黄大年、邓稼先以卓越贡献报效祖国，成为时代楷模。我们应传承其爱国精神，肩负民族复兴使命。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在当今时代，我们的国家仍然需要爱国主义来实现中国梦。need sth. to do sth.表示“需要某物做某事”。故填to realize。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：我们所熟知的那些具有爱国精神的知名人物是已故的科学家黄大年和邓稼先。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语是figures，谓语用复数。故填are。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：战略地球物理学家黄大年，凭借在地球深部探测技术方面的专业特长，助力中国在诸多科技领域占据领先地位，无论是在地壳之下，还是在高空之上。修饰名词geophysicist用形容词strategic，作定语。故填strategic。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：战略地球物理学家黄大年，凭借在地球深部探测技术方面的专业特长，助力中国在诸多科技领域占据领先地位，无论是在地壳之下，还是在高空之上。短语take the lead表示“取得领先地位”。故填the。 【40题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：战略地球物理学家黄大年，凭借在地球深部探测技术方面的专业特长，助力中国在诸多科技领域占据领先地位，无论是在地壳之下，还是在高空之上。句型whether…or…表示“无论是……还是……”。故填or。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：核物理学家邓稼先，是“两弹一星”工程的奠基人之一，为中国的国防事业做出了开创性的贡献。修饰名词contributions用形容词pioneering。故填pioneering。 【42题详解】 考查时态。句意：到目前为止，他们所展现的爱国行为以及对祖国的深厚感情使他们成为了典范，尤其对年轻人而言更是如此。根据Up to now可知为现在完成时，主语为their patriotic deeds and deep affection for the motherland，助动词用have。故填have made。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：黄大年和邓稼先都是我们这个时代的英雄人物，他们之所以能做出如此巨大的贡献，是因为他们付出了辛勤的努力，并且怀有强烈的爱国情怀。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词heroes，在从句作定语，故填whose。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：怀着他们传承下来的这份热情，我们应当坚定地沿着他们开辟的道路前行，从他们高尚的精神中汲取力量，肩负起实现民族复兴的使命。此处为with的复合结构，pass down与passion构成被动关系，故用过去分词。故填passed。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：怀着他们传承下来的这份热情，我们应当坚定地沿着他们开辟的道路前行，从他们高尚的精神中汲取力量，肩负起实现民族复兴的使命。draw inspiration from表示“从……中汲取灵感”。故填from。 第四部分 写作（共40分） 第一节，应用文写作（共15分） 46. 假定你是李华，在英语课上，你们就“Brain Power VS AI in English Learning”展开了讨论。请你给校英文报“Learning”专栏写一篇报道，内容包括： (1) 不同的观点； (2) 对英语学习模式的展望。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Our English class recently held a lively debate on “Brain Power VS AI in English Learning”. Some argued that AI tools like translators and speech apps provide unmatched efficiency, offering instant corrections and personalized practice. Others maintained that human cognition fosters deeper understanding, emphasizing creativity and cultural sensitivity that machines cannot replicate. Looking ahead, most agreed that the ideal approach lies in synergy. While AI excels at repetitive tasks and instant feedback, human teachers cultivate critical thinking and authentic communication skills. The future of English learning may well belong to a balanced model where technological assistance complements rather than replaces human guidance. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份，给校英文报写一篇报道，报道本班举办的讨论活动，应首先介绍讨论中两方不同的观点，再介绍对英语学习模式的展望。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 主张：argue→contend, maintain 无与伦比的：unmatched→unparalleled 强调：emphasize→highlight, stress 取代：replace→take the place of 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：While AI excels at repetitive tasks and instant feedback, human teachers cultivate critical thinking and authentic communication skills. 拓展句：In spite of the fact that AI excels at repetitive tasks and instant feedback, human teachers cultivate critical thinking and authentic communication skills. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Others maintained that human cognition fosters deeper understanding, emphasizing creativity and cultural sensitivity that machines cannot replicate. (运用了第一个that引导宾语从句、现在分词作状语、第二个that引导限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] The future of English learning may well belong to a balanced model where technological assistance complements rather than replaces human guidance. (运用了where引导限制性定语从句) 第二节，读后续写（共25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One early afternoon, when I finished the day’s work inside the children’s library, an editor of regional magazine called me. Besides my job in the library, I was a part-time writer. I was so part-time that I would never have called myself a writer, even though many of my poems had been published in literary magazines across Canada. A few months ago, I noticed that this particular regional magazine occasionally published poetry, so I took a chance and sent them a letter along with some of my best poems for their consideration. The instant I picked up the phone, the editor greeted me excitedly, “Hello Carol!I received your letter and I was wondering if you might be interested in reviewing (评论) books for us. You’ll have a month to write your review, and we do pay.” Reviewing books? I had never written a review before, at least not the kind that would appear in a magazine with many readers. Sure, I had written short and enthusiastic summaries of books in the library to engage our users with newly acquired titles, but they were always positive assessments since I only focused on books I liked. This request was something entirely different. Could I do it? I questioned whether I had the skills and the right to review others’ work. After all, I was only an occasional poet and library assistant. My spirits sank when they didn’t even mention my poetry; instead, they wanted me to review someone else’s writing. “I have a novel here. It’s by a well-known author. Would you like me to send it to you?” the editor asked. Suddenly, my heart whispered, “You can do it and say ‘yes’ now!” “Yes,” I then said. The book arrived soon. I felt anxious. Again, my heart said, “Take it one step at a time. First, read the book.” So, I did. I read it carefully and discovered I enjoyed the story. Now what? I sat at my computer, with fingers frozen. “Think! Think! Think! What are you going to say?” I whispered and remained still for several minutes. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “Just start writing down anything,” I told myself. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It wasn’t long before the editor replied. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 “Just start writing down anything.” It old myself. My fingers then responded by typing a sentence then two. The words flowed from my fingertips as if they had been waiting for this moment. I found myself absorbed in the process, letting my thoughts and emotions guide my review. And soon enough, I had a complete draft before me. As I read through what I had written, a sense of accomplishment washed over me. It wasn’t perfect, but I captured the essence of the novel. With a deep breath, I hit the “send”button. Then, all I could do was wait. Meanwhile, I felt worried that it wouldn’t be accepted by the editor. It wasn’t long before the editor replied. “Hi, Carol. I did a quick read through of your review. It looks great the editor excitedly. Upon hearing these words, all my doubts were pushed aside and replaced by newfound confidence. From that day forward, I embraced more opportunities to write reviews. It was a journey of growth and self-discovery, one that taught me the power of stepping out of my comfort zone and trusting in my own abilities. And so, my humble beginnings as an occasional poet and library assistant paved the way for a new chapter in writing journey. I’m grateful for the initial chance the editor gave me. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者作为图书馆工作人员和业余诗人，向地区杂志投稿诗歌后，意外收到编辑的书评撰写邀请。作者起初因缺乏经验和自我怀疑而不安，但还是接受了挑战，在认真阅读小说后完成书评并发送。编辑回复认可，这让作者重拾信心，开启了写作新篇章，也让作者明白走出舒适区和相信自己能力的重要性。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“‘就从写下任何东西开始吧，’我告诉自己。”可知，第一段可描写作者克服心理障碍，开始撰写书评，并最终完成初稿的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“没过多久，编辑就回复了。”可知，第二段可描写编辑对作者书评的积极反馈，以及作者因此获得的信心和成长。 2. 续写线索：开始写作——克服焦虑——完成初稿——发送书评——等待回复——收到积极反馈——获得信心和成长 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①点击“发送”按钮：hit the “send” button/click the “send” button/press the “send” button ②抓住机会：embrace opportunities/seize opportunities/take up opportunities ③为……铺平道路：pave the way for/smooth the way for/clear the path for 情绪类 ①感到担心：feel worried/be concerned ②感激的：grateful/thankful/appreciative 【点睛】【高分句型1】The words flowed from my fingertips as if they had been waiting for this moment.（运用了as if引导的方式状语从句） 【高分句型2】As I read through what I had written, a sense of accomplishment washed over me.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句和what引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年春期高二年级期中考试 英语学科 考试范围：选修四 考试时间：120分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共五道题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 1. When will the two speakers meet? A. At 6:30 p.m. B. At 7:00 p.m. C. At 7:30 p.m. 2. Why does Tom want to acquire knowledge about laws? A. He wants to be a lawyer. B. He wants to protect himself. C. He wants to be an honest person. 3. Where will the man be on March 25th? A. In Saudi Arab. B. In Australia. C. In China. 4. How does the man sound? A. Fascinated. B. Disappointed. C. Surprised. 5. Which school subject is the girl improving in? A. Biology. B. Music. C. Geography. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题 6. What kind of influencers does the woman like? A. Fitness. B. Beauty. C. Travel. 7. What attitude does the man have towards the influencer economy? A. Opposed. B. Watchful. C. Welcoming. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Parent and child. C. Classmates. 9. What does the woman suggest regarding personal statements? A. Getting help from others. B. Showing special personality. C. Hiding test grades. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What leads to Tom's depression? A. Too much study. B. Long-term loneliness. C. Lack of exercise. 11. Why does Tom reject the idea of taking a weekend getaway? A. He has n0 wish for it. B. He is too busy to do it. C. He doesn't like climbing mountains. 12. Which suggestion of Mary's does Tom think workable? A. Jogging every day. B. Doing some stretches. C. Sharing feelings with others. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以以下小题。 13. Where does this conversation take place? A. In a school. B. On the phone. C. At the dentist's. 14. What is Raul now? A. An assistant teacher. B. An advertiser. C. An assistant dentist. 15. What do we know about Raul's first examination? A. Disappointing. B. Satisfactory. C. Acceptable. 16. Why did Raul make a rule to ask questions every lesson? A. To improve his study. B. To please his teacher. C. To discuss with classmates. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What dd the speaker concentrate on in her early life? A. Her career. B. Her illness. C. Her dogs. 18. When did the speaker start raising dogs? A. In her childhood. B. In her late 20s. C. In her late 30s. 19. What do we know about Junior and Thor? A. They are the speaker's sons. B. They are the speaker's dogs. C. They are the speaker's assistants. 20. Why does the speaker make the speech? A. To introduce her rescued dogs. B. To introduce the animal shelter. C. To share her volunteering experience. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从媒体所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Application Requirements for LSU To apply for admission to Louisiana State University (LSU), you’ll need to consider the following requirements: ● Academic Record: ◯A high school GPA of at least 3.0 based on 19 core units. If you have a 3.77GPA or above, you have a very good chance of being admitted. ◯LSU considers your academic performance in high school and who you are as a student, not only inside but also outside the classroom. ◯LSU is a test-optional institution, which means you can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). Test Scores: ◯If you decide to submit test scores, the minimum requirements are: SAT: At least 1030 (with at least 450 in critical reading and 460 in math). ACT: At least 23. ● Application Submission: ◯Use the Common Application for first-year applicants. It serves as both the application for admission and the application for all merit-based scholarships offered by LSU. ◯If you’re interested in the Ogden Honors College, this application also serves as your Ogden Honors College application. ◯Create an account as a First-Year Student on the Common App. ◯Search for “Louisiana State University” and add LSU to your colleges. ◯Complete all sections under the Common App and LSU tabs. ◯Once everything is complete, submit your application. ◯The application fee is $50. ●Additional Considerations: ◯While not required, you may choose to submit letters of recommendation from your teachers. ◯If you’re an international applicant, TOEFL score is preferred. 1. What is the key factor that affects admission to LSU? A. High school GPA. B. Critical Reading and math ability. C. Standardized test scores. D. Participation points in the classroom. 2. What must be offered during the admission application process? A. The application fee. B. The TOEFL test score. C. Three different applications. D. A teacher’s recommendation letter. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A test introduction. B. An admission guide. C. An application letter. D. A freshman handbook. B On the morning of April 11, a 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle (红海龟) named Jorge dove into the Atlantic Ocean — his first swim in open water in over 40 years. After decades in a shallow aquarium tank (水族箱) in Mendoza, Argentina, Jorge was finally returning to his natural home in Brazil. Mariela Dassis, a researcher at the National University of Mar del Plata, was in charge of his satellite monitoring. She was overseeing the final stage of a careful three-year re-education and release project to prepare Jorge, rescued as a young injured turtle in 1984, for life back in the wild. Jorge holds the record for the longest time spent in captivity (圈养) of any sea turtle in the world. The first night, Dassis barely slept, waiting for Jorge to send out a signal. Now, more than 70 days into his oceanic voyage, she feels calmer because Jorge has already traveled over 1,700 miles and has less than 760 miles left to reach his destination. Jorge was accidentally caught in fishing nets in 1984. For decades, he lived on hard-boiled eggs and beef in calm water and his natural survival instincts (本能) faded, leaving him unfamiliar with hunting live food or reacting to ocean currents. Following the launch of his release project in 2021, researchers began a three-year re-education plan to restore Jorge’s lost survival instincts, starting with re-adapting him to saltwater. Then Jorge boarded the plane and flew to Mar del Plata, where a more comfortable pool awaited him, filled with seawater and kept at a controlled temperature. Throughout the process, Jorge’s diet also changed: Hard-boiled eggs and beef were replaced with live food, which the turtle had to hunt. The researchers even created currents in the pool that Jorge got used to. When Jorge was ready, scientists attached a satellite tracker to his shell and released him into the ocean. Jorge’s journey proves that even after many years in captivity, wild animals can remember their natural instincts. Scientists hope Jorge will help them learn more about how sea turtles live and migrate (迁徙). 4. What was Mariela Dassis’s duty in the project? A. She treated Jorge’s injuries. B. She built an aquarium tank for Jorge. C. She monitored Jorge’s satellite signals. D. She trained Jorge to swim long distances. 5. How did Mariela Dassis feel on the night of April 11? A. Stressful. B. Tired. C. Relieved. D. Confident. 6. What did the researchers’ three-year re-education plan for Jorge begin with? A. Creating currents in the pool. B. Switching his diet to live food. C. Getting him used to saltwater again. D. Adding other animals into the pool. 7. What would be the best title for the text? A. A study on sea turtles’ migration B. A sea turtle’s long journey home C. How to train sea turtles in the wild D. How to prevent sea turtles from being hunted C Does your soul die a little every time you throw away unused food? Mine does. Maybe that feeling comes from growing up in South Africa, where the phrase “there are children starving in Africa” was more of an uncomfortable reminder of fact than a prayer at dinner time. Food waste is a growing concern in the restaurant, supermarket, and supply chain industries. From technological solutions to educational campaigns, food producers and sellers are looking for ways to use more of what we’re already growing. But last month, one popular New York City restaurant tried a different way: It changed its menu to exclusively (专门) offer food that would otherwise be thrown away. For two weeks in March, Greenwich Village’s Blue Hill restaurant was renamed wastED, and served items like fried skate cartilage, a juice pulp burger, and a dumpster diver’s vegetable salad. Each dish was tailor-made to raise awareness regarding food waste. A study by the Food Waste Alliance determined that the average restaurant generates 33 pounds of food waste for every $1,000 in revenue (收入), and of that waste only 15.7% is donated or recycled. Up to 84.3% is simply thrown out. Restaurants like Silo in the UK have experimented with zero-waste systems, but wastED took the concept to its logical conclusion. It should be noted that none of the items on wastED’s menu was technically made from garbage. Instead, all the ingredients (配料) used were examples of meat cuts and produce that most restaurants would never consider serving. Things like kale ribs, fish collars, rejected sweet potatoes, and cucumber butts were all re-appropriated and, with the help of a number of good chefs, turned into excellent cuisine. Though wastED received enthusiastic reviews, it was designed from the start as a short-lived experiment; Blue Hill has since returned to its regular menu. Nevertheless, it serves as a reminder that there are many ways to address problems of sustainability, and that you can make an amazing meal out of almost anything. 8. What can be inferred about the author’s early life? A. He witnessed food shortage. B. He enjoyed the local cuisine. C. He donated food to Africans. D. He helped to cook at home. 9. Why did Blue Hill carry out the experiment? A. To customize dishes for guests. B. To make the public aware of food waste. C. To test a food processing method. D. To improve the UK’s zero-waste systems. 10. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. Why the ingredients were used. B. Which dishes were best liked. C. What the dishes were made of. D. Where the ingredients were bought. 11. What can we learn about wastED? A. It has ended as planned. B. It is creating new jobs. C. It has regained popularity. D. It is criticized by top chefs. D Britany Kasjak knew something was off with her body when she suddenly felt tired and noticed her hair was thinning. Kasjak, a Toronto-based health content creator, said she believes the changes were caused by how her body was responding to the daily matcha (抹茶) drinks she began having with meals. Matcha has seen a global increase in popularity in the last few years, making it a popular choice among Gen Z, health and wellness influencers, and celebrities for its potential health benefits, taste, and distinctive green colour. Although rich in antioxidants (抗氧化剂), experts say matcha could block the body’s iron absorption and possibly cause health problems in those with pre-existing iron-related conditions. Matcha contains tannins — a substance found naturally in numerous plant-based foods, that can block iron absorption in our bodies. There are two types of iron-non-heme (非血红素) iron found in plant-based foods and heme iron from animal sources. Tannins can temporarily (暂时) block iron absorption by combining with non-heme iron, forming substances that aren’t easily absorbed in the body and are instead passed out of the body, said Sarah Martel, a registered dietitian at University Health Network. Non-heme iron is already harder to absorb in our bodies compared to animal-source iron, said Jennifer Lee, assistant professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, adding that this could be troubling for vegetarians and vegans whose main source of iron is plant-based foods. Experts recommend matcha-lovers to drink the tea at least one hour before or after meals and/or taking iron supplements (补充剂). Keeping your matcha intake to no more than one cup per day can be a good tip for those more likely to be low in iron, said Martel. Those who want to enjoy matcha every day should aim to eat enough iron from a mix of plant and animal sources, including leafy greens, seeds, and tofu, she said, adding that pairing vitamin C-rich foods with iron-rich meals can boost iron absorption. 12. What can we learn about Kasjak? A. She loved matcha for its appealing colour. B. She suffered from matcha-related health issues. C. She shared the health benefits of matcha online. D. She consumed matcha to achieve weight-loss goals. 13. What did Martel say about tannins in paragraph 4? A. They enhance the breakdown of matcha. B. They can be found in animal-based foods. C. They contribute to matcha’s distinctive flavour. D. They can block the absorption of non-heme iron. 14. What is Martel’s suggestion for those more likely to be low in iron? A. Consuming more plant-based foods. B. Avoiding taking vitamin C with matcha. C. Drinking at most one cup of matcha every day. D. Taking iron supplements one hour before meals. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Can matcha affect your iron levels? B. How to safely enjoy your daily cup of matcha? C. What is driving the popularity of iron supplements? D. How matcha is changing our relationship with food? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When you were at school, were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate? It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren't interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. ___16___ But understanding how to do it, and knowing what is distracting you, can help. Scientists have looked at what makes us delay and found a number of ways to help us stay in the zone. ___17___ Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is the best for concentration, or a gentle background music is great! It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removes a major distraction and helps us focus on the task at hand. ___18___ Scientists are increasingly interested in our ability to settle down and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate. An article for BBC Future by Caroline Williams says, “Attention researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.” So, keeping your mind busy might be the answer. ___19___ These include making a list or timetable of the tasks you have to do, finding a workspace where you're not attracted by other things, or chewing some gum! It's possible that the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted. But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn't all bad. “If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we'd miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. ___20___ ” A. Distraction is vital for survival. B. Daydreaming can sometimes boost creativity. C. Listening to energetic music aids in concentration. D. One of the most obvious things is removing noise. E. Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life. F. There are more practical tips on keeping your mind focused. G. Another possible cure for a short attention duration is brain training. 第三部分 语言应用（共两部分；每小题一分，共15分） 第一节 完形填空（共15分） In Jefferson Elementary School, the students went wild with excitement on hearing the announcement of the upcoming science exhibition. Among the ___21___ participants was Kevin, a promising young scientist with a passion for ___22___. Kevin planned to create a volcano model for the exhibition, complete with a（n）___23___ display using baking soda (小苏打)and vinegar (醋). He was busy with his project when he noticed Mia, a new comer to the school, ___24___ to cope with the complexities of the science exhibition. Instead of being ___25___, Kevin decided to extend a helping hand and invited Mia to ___26___ him. Their working together became a lively ___27___ of ideas and creativity. Kevin patiently explained the scientific method, ___28___ his knowledge with Mia, who, in turn, put forward new thoughts. They ___29___ searched for materials, exploring science by trial and error. Time flying, their joint project, an eye-opening solar-powered model, was ____30____. On the science exhibition day, the school gym was full of scientific wonders. When Kevin and Mia confidently introduced their project and skillfully ____31____ the awesome sight of volcanic eruption, the judges were deeply impressed and awarded them a special ____32____ for teamwork. Kevin’s decision to ____33____ to Mia not only made the fair memorable for them but generated positive energy among the students, who realized that ____34____, as well as kindness, is truly a ____35____ in supporting one another in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. 21. A. eager B. hesitant C. curious D. daring 22. A. adventures B. experiments C. biology D. theory 23. A. exploring B. shooting C. erupting D. burning 24. A. managing B. demanding C. offering D. struggling 25. A. easy-going B. hard-working C. self-absorbed D. well-intended 26. A. instruct B. join C. accompany D. replace 27. A. challenge B. change C. race D. exchange 28. A. acquiring B. doubting C. checking D. sharing 29. A. tirelessly B. leisurely C. randomly D. aimlessly 30. A. located B. planned C. born D. initiated 31. A. demonstrated B. filmed C. designed D. analyzed 32. A. degree B. permit C. recognition D. contract 33. A. look up B. give in C. get through D. reach out 34. A. cooperation B. discipline C. dignity D. competition 35. A. signal B. must C. subject D. destination 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Patriotism (爱国主义) can be shown not only in the years of war but also in the years of peace. In today's era, our country still needs patriotism ____36____ (realize) the Chinese Dream. The well-known figures of patriotism we are familiar with ____37____ (be) the late scientists Huang Danian and Deng Jiaxian. Patriotism had been rooted deeply in their bones, for they fulfilled their dreams of rejuvenating (复兴) the Chinese nation with exceptional achievements. The ____38____ (strategy) geophysicist Huang Danian, with his particular expertise in deep earth exploration technology, has helped China take ____39____ lead in a number of technical fields, whether under the earth's crust (地壳) ____40____ in the high sky. The nuclear physicist Deng Jiaxian, one of the founding fathers of the "Two Bombs and One Satellite" project, made ____41____ (pioneer) contributions to China's cause of national defense. Up to now, their patriotic deeds and deep affection for the motherland ____42____ (make) them role models, especially for the young. Both Huang and Deng are heroes of our time, ____43____ tremendous contributions originate from their hard work and patriotic feelings. With the passion ____44____ (pass) down to us, we should resolutely follow the path paved by them and draw inspiration _____45_____ their noble spirit, shouldering the mission of realizing national rejuvenation. 第四部分 写作（共40分） 第一节，应用文写作（共15分） 46. 假定你是李华，在英语课上，你们就“Brain Power VS AI in English Learning”展开了讨论。请你给校英文报“Learning”专栏写一篇报道，内容包括： (1) 不同的观点； (2) 对英语学习模式的展望。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节，读后续写（共25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One early afternoon, when I finished the day’s work inside the children’s library, an editor of regional magazine called me. Besides my job in the library, I was a part-time writer. I was so part-time that I would never have called myself a writer, even though many of my poems had been published in literary magazines across Canada. A few months ago, I noticed that this particular regional magazine occasionally published poetry, so I took a chance and sent them a letter along with some of my best poems for their consideration. The instant I picked up the phone, the editor greeted me excitedly, “Hello Carol!I received your letter and I was wondering if you might be interested in reviewing (评论) books for us. You’ll have a month to write your review, and we do pay.” Reviewing books? I had never written a review before, at least not the kind that would appear in a magazine with many readers. Sure, I had written short and enthusiastic summaries of books in the library to engage our users with newly acquired titles, but they were always positive assessments since I only focused on books I liked. This request was something entirely different. Could I do it? I questioned whether I had the skills and the right to review others’ work. After all, I was only an occasional poet and library assistant. My spirits sank when they didn’t even mention my poetry; instead, they wanted me to review someone else’s writing. “I have a novel here. It’s by a well-known author. Would you like me to send it to you?” the editor asked. Suddenly, my heart whispered, “You can do it and say ‘yes’ now!” “Yes,” I then said. The book arrived soon. I felt anxious. Again, my heart said, “Take it one step at a time. First, read the book.” So, I did. I read it carefully and discovered I enjoyed the story. Now what? I sat at my computer, with fingers frozen. “Think! Think! Think! What are you going to say?” I whispered and remained still for several minutes. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “Just start writing down anything,” I told myself. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It wasn’t long before the editor replied. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $